The Atlantic Ocean continues to inspire Sheila with its movement and seasonal colours as it washes the Orkney shoreline. The centre piece of this collection is a free-flowing seven part necklet which can be purchased complete or individually. Silver or gold frond-like sea forms are enamelled by hand in vibrant ocean blues or soft surf greens.

This collection is derived from a small lead disc found on the Brough of Birsay in Orkney. The Brough, a small tidal island, supported a thriving metalworking industry from the 7th to the late 8th century. A rich array of brooches, rings and dress pins were found; jewellery for the prosperous Pictish community on the Orkney Mainland.

The Book of Kells is a beautiful illuminated Gospel Book of the late 8th Century. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from Eastern and Celtic Art, and passed into the repertoire of British and Irish Art from the 6th to 9th Century.

This collection of jewellery was designed by Sheila for Roy Leask, Lerwick’s Guizer Jarl in 2008. Each year the Jarl chooses to portray a Viking character from the sagas, preferably with some kind of link to his own family or family homestead. Up Helly Aa is one of the largest fire festivals in the world, with almost one thousand ‘guizers’ taking part in a torchlight procession through the centre of Lerwick.

This collection is inspired by the fast flowing cascade of water at the Forss River in Caithness. It is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the north of Scotland and is the boundary between two parishes, where they are reputed to have a therapeutic and calming effect.

Castles throughout the country were symbols of power, wealth and strength many hundreds of years ago. Most of these buildings have stood the test of time to present day. Their beautiful features such as ramparts gave Sheila inspiration for this collection.

These superb sandstone symbol designs can be seen on the east wall of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney. The Cathedral was founded in 1137 by Earl Rognvald Kolsson and built of yellow and red sandstone. Many contemporary artists reflect on this majestic building for inspiration. Sheila has translated these symbols into her own design ideas.

A Celtic ring shape is a symbol of continuity as is the continuous interlacing in Celtic knot work. These rings are often used as wedding bands but can also be worn as a fashion accessory. All styles of these matching ladies and men’s rings are available in almost any size and can be made in silver, 9ct, 18ct, palladium or platinum.

Sheila has created a variety of Creel cage designs available in silver with enamel and gold. The random enamel sections represent the trapped water inside the creel as it is pulled from the sea, some of these designs also have a small shell caught inside.

The deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea surrounding Orkney and Shetland are home to dolphins and porpoises. These mammals of the sea enchant mankind today and had a special fascination for the people of the Iron Age. These designs reflect both the shape of the dolphins and the waves of their sea home.

This collection was born from my love of the sensational natural rock shorelines that once linked Orkney and Caithness. The Caithness flagstone is composed of fine grained sand and mud deposited in Lake Orcadie about 380 million years ago in the Devonian age.

Bird silhouette forms in our skies above inspired this collection of beautiful flight jewellery, as Orkney is renowned for its breeding bird colonies with their arching wings cutting across the horizon. This collection captures the grace and simplicity of birds in flight, silhouetted against the sky, the birds cast shadows as they pass over.

The vast, majestic stone cliffs make a sheer descent into the crashing sea below. These dramatic headlands contrast with the gentle curves which are such a feature of the Orkney Landscape. Views of the headlands, and the twinkling of lights from distant houses at night, stirred Sheila’s imagination to create these intriguing pieces.

Sheila grew up at Hoxa Head on the Island of South Ronaldsay, a key vantage point overlooking the entrance to the sheltered natural harbour of Scapa Flow. Looking out across the water, the colours shift with the reflected light, and the cliffs create shadows in the deep.

Silver and gold wires complement each other to create a free flowing diamond set form. The Kiss collection is a romantic interpretation inspired by the natural wild grasses of the windswept northern landscape.

Sheila's inspiration came from one of her husband Rick's photographs. He captured the mountains reflected in the still waters of Loch Lomond, a wonderful dawn moment. Scotland has such natural beauty one cannot fail to be inspired.

This design is popularly known as the Lover's knot, two intertwined lines knit together to make one whole pattern. Its history stretches back many centuries to the art of the Celts. Sheila has restyled these knots into designs for matching suites of jewellery. The interlocking knot still has significant meaning for two people wishing to pledge their devotion.

This collection was inspired by the Celtic symbol design on the Maid of the Loch paddle steamer at Loch Lomond, Scotland. A handsome kiltpin for men is also included in this collection along with matching cufflinks.

This collection is named after the beach below Sheila's workshop in Tankerness, Orkney. The view over the wide panorama of the bay alters constantly, as the light and colour changes dramatically with each day and season. Mill Sand is inspired by some of the unique colours reflected in the sand and shallow water in and around the beach.

This collection was inspired by the historic site known as Mine Howe which was found in Tankerness, Orkney. Surrounded by earthen ditch, the area may have been considered sacred since the Neolithic period.

The New Wave collection is based on a photograph taken by Sheila’s husband Rick, when they were returning from Westray, one of the most northern Isles of Orkney, one evening. The wake of the ferry cutting through the water, leaving a trail in the sea inspired Sheila. She was struck by the golden red of the setting sun as it caught the waves.

The Paisley design originated from motifs representing the date palm leaf in Babylon over 2000 years ago. As well as providing the fundamental necessities of food and shelter, this ‘Tree of Life’ was also a symbol of growth and fertility. The design is named after the Scottish town where luxurious cashmere shawls were produced in the Victorian era to imitate examples brought home from India, hence the name ‘Paisley Pattern’ was born.

The wonderful colours of the rainbow inspired this collection. Nature’s elements of sun and rain create a magical arc of colour in the sky. In awe of this magnificent sight, the Vikings believed rainbows to be a bridge between earth and heaven. The intense colours of the rainbow, a feature of the wide open Orkney skyline, provide a rich palate for this stunning collection.

The Reef Knot takes its name and design from one of the best known and popular knots, commonly popular with generations of sailors. With a single tug of the hand, the knot is released, allowing the sail to fill once again. The simple symmetry and grace of the knot is transformed into this elegant collection.

The Reef Knot takes its name and design from one of the best known and popular knots, commonly popular with generations of sailors. With a single tug of the hand, the knot is released, allowing the sail to fill once again. The simple symmetry and grace of the knot is transformed into this elegant collection.

The Reef Knot takes its name and design from one of the best known and popular knots, commonly popular with generations of sailors. With a single tug of the hand, the knot is released, allowing the sail to fill once again. The simple symmetry and grace of the knot is transformed into this elegant collection.

The Reef Knot takes its name and design from one of the best known and popular knots, commonly popular with generations of sailors. With a single tug of the hand, the knot is released, allowing the sail to fill once again. The simple symmetry and grace of the knot is transformed into this elegant collection.

The sea ebbs, leaving glistening pools of water among the exposed rocks, a haven between the tides for tiny colourful sea creatures. This collection of enamelled and stone set jewellery originated from my childhood memories of exploring the rocky shoreline of Hoxa Head.

Scapa Flow is a collection inspired by a natural deep water harbour, situated in the middle of the Orkney Island group. This safe haven was used in the war time to house the British Naval Fleet of Ships. The soft colours of the waters of Scapa Flow inspired this smooth shape with its own unique enamel colour.

The shoreline has given Sheila a life long interest in the natural forms of rocks and pebbles. At Art College she found a lapidary club to cut and polish some of the shoreline stones she had collected. The first piece of jewellery Sheila ever made was a ring set with Iona marble, which she had cut from a pebble.

Skyran was inspired by the first known text discovered in Orkney. The Ogham writing that reads ‘a blessing on the soul’ was found on a whorl stone at Buckquoy, Birsay, approximately 500 AD. These signature pieces capture the rich blue-grey of the night sky, where Skyran translates as to glitter or shine brightly.

Inspired by the giant megaliths of the Standing Stones of Stenness. This collection compliments our Stone Circles collection inspired by the great Ring of Brodgar. Orkney's two ancient centres of power and ritual are a thousand years older than Stonehenge and lie close to each other in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This collection is inspired by sea forms, shapes, colours and moods.
The surf surges and retreats - a virtuous circle forever flowing, as mighty crests swell up and crash, roaring into the seething mass below.

Following a visit to Sweetheart Abbey in the rich countryside of Dumfries and Galloway, Sheila was moved to create this collection. The Abbey was founded in 1273 by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway in memory of her late husband John Balliol. The monks were so moved by her enduring love that they named it Sweetheart Abbey in her memory after she died in 1289.

This collection of interlocking pieces are enamelled in vibrant colours and hand set with semi-precious stones. The movement of the ever changing waves reflect the ebb and flow of the sea environment which surrounds the tidal islands of Orkney.

The strong tides of the Pentland Firth guard many natural treasures. Fishermen occasionally discover some of these treasures when they haul in their creels and come across the elusive Groatie Buckie (Arctic Cowrie Shell). These tiny magical shells are said to bring good luck to the keeper and can be found on the beaches of Caithness, Orkney and Shetland by combing the shoreline.

This collection is based on photography by Rick, Sheila’s husband, who captures the image of Orkney’s natural environment. The sea’s awesome power, especially during winter, creates fluid sculptural forms – a constant source of inspiration for Sheila’s designs.

Sheila’s original designs are hand enamelled on layers of silver and gold wires. Delicate free flowing gem set forms reflect the natural
wild grasses of the windswept northern landscape in Caithness and the Orkney Islands.